Yep I was asked if I was a fainter at MEPS lol I am. I am now in the military 👍

I remember being at MEPS in 1987 and this 18-year old kid, about 6'4" being all cocky and going into the Marines. As soon as they drew his blood, he went down like a sack of wet flour. He took some pretty good razing because of his previous behavior!

@udednow

4 жыл бұрын

My phlebotomy teacher always says, the bigger they are the harder they fall

@LavenderSystem69

3 жыл бұрын

Almost thought you were talking about my father, there... then I realized the date was 10 years too early lmao

Lol I never heard of this. Usually when I get a shot I just look at the needle going in me and think humph...

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaa I’ve tried looking and it doesn’t help

@JoeGarofaloII

4 жыл бұрын

@@MattWard89 darn, was worth a shot 🤣 congrats on the baby by the way!

Happens all the time... no one has to worry about getting kicked out

I remember fainting in MEPS, lol. I think it was a combination of seeing people getting blood drawn and the fact I didn’t eat any breakfast. I was in the room where you do the pee test, I felt a bit weird and I was losing my strength a bit. I turned to the Doctor and went “I don’t feel good.” They took me to another room and a few minutes after I sat back down and the people sitting told me I looked like I died, lol.

@strangerb6407

4 жыл бұрын

😆

I remember talking about this in a live stream! That’s awesome you made a whole video on it.

Thought I was alone on this issue and it was a concern in the back of my mind... Thanks for this video.

you'll see people fainting. there are mats on the ground to prevent injuries for them.

leaving the 30th for BCT at fort jackson. loved all your videos Matt. thanks for the help.

Happy Friday Matt!

I almost passed out watching this video, I hate getting blood drawn that much

I'm off to meps for my physical and such in 2 weeks y'all. Excited is an understatement.

@udednow

4 жыл бұрын

@MilitaryBronyforlife quite the opposite man, I gotta be sure my waist is slim as possible

Two guys past out getting shots. One minute they're standing up then the next timber they are on the floor lol

All of your videos have been crazy informative. I know some people hate on you for this video, but it is actually a concern for some people. I appreciate the video, I can do shots all day. For some reason, getting my blood drawn knocks me out every time. :(

had the same experience at meps. i ended up learning more about this weird condition called vaso-vagal constriction disorder, which is basically a reflexive closing of an arterial valve in your neck that is triggered by stress(elevated blood pressure) and a sudden drop in blood pressure from blood being drawn. i had developed a phobia of needles as many people do which creates a feedback loop with this stress response. thankfully if you stay in the military for any length of time, your exposure to needles and blood work is actually therapeutic for overcoming this issue. don’t let it get in your way!

There is literally no detail left unexplored on this channel! I HATE getting shots and blood drawn. I can handle all sorts of pain but not "administered" pain. Thanks for covering it

Hey man, great content, as always. I just wanted to ask you if you could inform us if the M.A.V.N.I Program opens up again. Thanks man.

Wish I saw this video before going to MEPS. Lol, they are requiring some waivers from my physician stating that it was a one time thing. 🤞Hope it all goes by pretty fast.

I can finally comment this: “ I leave in 1 day, 74D and have been watch your videos since I joined 6 months ago, love your videos”

@Zachary-Allen

4 жыл бұрын

Also 74d, I'm a fainter. I ship 11th of August.

@LavenderSystem69

3 жыл бұрын

I know y'all won't see this because you're in the middle of basic, but on the off chance... have fun at AIT. IIRC you'll be in 84th Chem Bn at Ft Leonard Wood, which shares barracks with 58th Trans Bn (my old AIT unit). The drills for B and C Co's are kinda dickwads, and you're guaranteed to get evicted AT LEAST once during your stay. But, it'll all be worth it. Soon enough, you'll be putting on your regimental insignia, graduating, and shipping off to your first duty station

Do a video about people with a fear of heights. How do the military help people with that? what if they can't help? And other phobias such as spiders.

After watching a lot of your videos, it’s given me motivation to try to join the military later. I’m going to be a freshman after this summer. Are there any advice/tips/preparations that I should know or make?

Hey Matt! First off I flipping love your videos! Definitely been the best resource while I’ve been figuring out and researching! So for the realest of reals, thank you! I have a question about joining the rangers. So I went to a recruiter, and I was pleasantly surprised on how honest he was about things and how much he wanted me to get what I wanted and helped me to understand how to set myself up for success! It’s all been great and motivating! The only negative side, is any time I bring up being a ranger, he more or less says it’s pretty rare to make it in, rare enough that I should join under my second decision. What is your opinion on accepting “reality” and going for my second pick, or going for the ranger route and taking my chances? I’m a very big all or nothing guy, so in my opinion I think I would make it (I would hope everyone would have that confidence though going in) but I guess I don’t want to get super far into it, and then fail or wait around waiting for rasp school or something for months and months on end. Again thanks for everything man!

Here is my meps experience. I have always passed out during vaccines and blood drawns. I told my recruiter (coast guard), he told my that my chances were pretty good, but he personaly had never had a recruit pass out, so he wasn't sure how the process would look. I went to meps got a 96 on my asvab, and the medical seemed to go great. They had me lay down and took the one vial of blood. I didn't pass out and I barely felt dizzy. A total win for me cause if I don't lay down I go down like a bag of bricks. The main doctor didn't say anything about it so I thought I was in the clear. Until I left the medical area to talk to my recruiter about jobs. The first words out of his mouth were that they had diagnosed me with vasovagal syncope (which is the medical way of saying that you pass out during vaccines and blood drawns) and that i would need a waiver. To be clear, this was the only problem they had with me. I had no other medical issues. That week they needed me to send in all of my medical testing related to the syncope. Which because no previous doctor would give me an answer on why I pass out, only ended up being an EKG (which showed normal rhythm) I had done to rule out any underlying heart conditions. About a week later, they decided that that wasn't enough and requested my full medical and pharmaceutical records going back 12 years. I managed to get everything together and send it off. They also decided to have my do an Echocardiogram and another EKG to definitely rule out heart conditions. I passed both of those (good to know I have a healthy heart) and then I had nothing to do but wait. Today I finally got a call from my recruiter. I am disqualified because of vasovagal syncope and they are not allowing a waiver. I was told I can try again if I get medical proof that I no longer display vasovagal syncope episodes. This is devastating to hear after doing research and hearing stories like this video. I wish the best of luck to everyone dealing with this medical issue.

I got taken out of reception at Benning two days in because a guy in the rack next to mine got covid, I haven't even gotten my haircut yet 😂. I have one week left in Camp Kelley, your videos help pass the time, thank you for them!

@theoc007

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you get tv and other luxuries in those covid 19 buildings. thats pretty damn lucky, spend some time refreshing on the creed and motto while your at it. Will definitely be worth it in the end.

@redone_0269

4 жыл бұрын

@@theoc007 Definitely no TV here. The only luxuries here is your phone and no one is rushing you to eat. Honestly I'd rather be back at reception, but that's just me I guess.

I have never fainted but I become a nervous wreck around needles!

Thanks for this. I’m terrified of needles so this helps for me.

@tensae4725

4 жыл бұрын

You’re planning to join the military ? Good luck man. I too am terrified of needles when I get my blood drawn. But I don’t mind flu shots and things like that. Pretty weird. Anyway, good luck brother, and stay safe.

@chrislots

4 жыл бұрын

Wait till you have to stick someone with a needle in first aid training

@ChixNugt

4 жыл бұрын

Tensae Solomon. Yes I want to join the military and hopefully get over my fear on needles, I’ve been trying to work on it every time I get a shot or my blood drawn. Thanks for the good wishes!

@ChixNugt

4 жыл бұрын

chrislots. You have to do that in first aid training? Well, maybe it will help me get over my fear?!?!

@chrislots

4 жыл бұрын

Heather yes when I went you in 2008 you had to stick someone during first aid. Maybe it's different now.

Thx I ship July 7th!!

I am very confident at joining the army no matter how many smoked, hard times, early mornings but then you posted this Im at the lowest point of my confident now LMAO

I went to MEPS about a month ago and normally my face goes white and nearly pass out. However, when I got my blood test, I felt alright at first and then I start to feel a lil dizzy but ultimately I was fine. So I was happy about that because the one time I did at the doctor, I was legit pale and my body was COLD. I passed MEPS and I’m in as a 25B btw.

Hey man love your vids but do you have any advise for working out with sore abs

In 1991 they used a "Gun" that dispensed everything except the flu shot at the same time. You had to make a fist and not move or it would tear your arm. Guess they don't use it anymore. Saw a guy go down two behind me. He had gotten the Gun, no problem, but he hadn't been immunized much before that. People pass out all the time who are hardcore troopers.

When I went to MEPS, I let the doctors know that I pass out regularly whenever I get my blood drawn. They laid me down instead of having me sit which helped out a lot and they let me take my time in getting myself back together. I ship July 13th and it's kinda ironic because my MOS is 68w.

@brysonevans7367

4 жыл бұрын

Same man July 13th as a 68W

@kendawg720

4 жыл бұрын

@@brysonevans7367 Fort Leonard Wood?

@brysonevans7367

4 жыл бұрын

@@kendawg720 Nope Fort Sill

@kendawg720

4 жыл бұрын

@@brysonevans7367 Well good luck! If all goes well, maybe we'll cross paths in Texas.

@themehicanotrader2476

3 жыл бұрын

Kendrick Aragon did they tell you anything cuz u fainted?sometimes I faint but sometimes I don’t. I wanna join the marines but I feel like I’ll pass out during meps

I’m not scared of shots and I’m 12 years old. I used to take my own shots everyday because I’m small and I need to grow more and it helped me a lot

@hdcrutcher

4 жыл бұрын

You joking or you for real, steroids can kill you know that right.

@hdcrutcher

4 жыл бұрын

Nooo I’m 12 years old. I needed shots because I was small and it helped me get taller not stronger like steroids

@hdcrutcher

4 жыл бұрын

Travis Rabble ok haha

@stt577

4 жыл бұрын

So steroids?

@hdcrutcher

4 жыл бұрын

No

I prefer to look at the blood being taken out or injection going in. I prefer to look so I know it's not a big deal.

July 4th is around the corner, how ya feeling Matt?

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

SO EXCITED!!!!

got my blood drawn, was fine, 5 minutes later got a bit lightheaded, asked to grab some water, they said i had syncope and need a wavier

When I saw that this said, "pass out getting shots", I thought of passed out getting shots as in alcohol.

I wish I passed out when I got a shot.... then I wouldn't go through the shot lol.... 😬

Would a PFO that has closed up be a good reason that I would not be able to join the Army?

I leave for basic at Ft. Benning in 3 days. Going as a cav scout.

@andrewrivas3989

4 жыл бұрын

@Juan I can deal with it 🤣

@nikkireed2477

4 жыл бұрын

What's a cav scout?

@JavonCardinale

4 жыл бұрын

Same here shipping june 29th

@andrewrivas3989

4 жыл бұрын

@@JavonCardinale Good luck man!

@JavonCardinale

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Rivas you too brotha

I was in meps not long ago and passed out from vertigo

I almost passed out during the blood draw at MEPS

I have an idea for a video. Can you join the army if you are a type 1 or type 2 Diabetic?

I usually pass out if I have like... 8 shots in the span of 2 hours.

I am so glad that you made this video. This is a topic that has delayed me in really signing up becuase I myself have had a history of passing our while getting blood drawn, or getting shots. I wasn't that aware that it was super common though, because I know noone else who does. Even if I don't get all worked up before it, I still tend to pass out. I have a question when it comes to the blood drawing part of everything, if anyone could answer that would be awesome. Do you think at MEPS or even in Basic when they go to draw the blood, if I ask them to do it from my hand rather than up in the arm itself they would?

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

They won’t do it from your hand unless they have trouble doing it in your arm. But you could always ask them

@Jasmine-dv8jh

4 жыл бұрын

@@MattWard89 Thank you

@LeonYakuro

7 ай бұрын

thats my exact question, i have a issue with my inner arm. its easier from my hand for me

Yes I was at basic an we did walk through got are shots and it to getting the penut butter shot one guy passed out

I leave to Fort Benning Sunday, would I have to get extra shots and stuff at reception?

I go to MEPS today! I’m kind of nervous 😱

@jadendeason3874

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! MEPS is easy, but very long and boring!

@davecliburn161

4 жыл бұрын

@Sean Connors Don’t worry man! You’re going to be just fine. Just remember there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You’re perfectly normal. Just relax and go through the motions. You got this!

@georgemaxwell3467

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck :)

I never passed out during a blood test, but if it's a flu shot I get really nauseous and come close to passing out. When I went to MEPS to get my blood drawn they were talking to each other like you want to take this one... like my blood test isn't a game just get it done. The guy was very nice when he took my blood though he kept asking if I'm feeling ok and the worst part was having to squeeze my hand into a fist while he was drawing blood, but other than that you'll be fine look away and don't think about it. Not gonna lie the guy who took my blood was kinda hot he had big biceps too lol. Afterwards I went to get paper work done and I wasn't shaking or anything I felt normal and the workers kept asking are you alright? The Liason made me go get lunch lol.

I hate needles.

Shipping out July 13th fort Benning, who else

Hello, this comment is off topic, but can I still join the army if I have a history of self harm? I only have 1 feint scar. I was also diagnosed with BPD this of January. I want to join, but at the same time, I feel like ima get disqualified.

Hey there, could you make a video or tell me how joining the US military from another country works? I am not from the United States and I am really curious as to how a foreigner can join. Thanks :) Also because I am not from the United States naturally I can't ask any US Army recruiters.

@gruff6830

4 жыл бұрын

@MilitaryBronyforlife New Zealand, I believe we are able to get a green card.

MATT, are you aware if you can still get the religious exemption for vaccination?

How do you do at the Red Cross blood drives where they take a whole pint?

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t do that. It would be a nightmare

Never was a fainter. Then they stuck 7 different needles in me at reception, and I damn near passed out for the first time in my life... they literally just gave me some smelling salts and sent me on my merry way. Never had a problem before, haven't had one since. Who'd've thunk

What Branches of the army have the most competitive promotions? When I google this, it says the Army is the fastest promoting branch. I am in Army ROTC as a GRFD and I will be choosing my branch in a few months. I am still trying to figure out which branch to choose and one thing I am considering is how competitive it is to get promoted. I know a big factor is the needs of the Army, but if you know which branches have more competitive promotions, tell us.

@alismalls6210

4 жыл бұрын

@MilitaryBronyforlife I should have clarified, what branch (Infantry, Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery, Aviation, Chemical, Engineer, Finance, Adjutant General, Logistics, Med Services, Cyber, MI, JAG) promotes the fastest

@alismalls6210

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt Ward I should have clarified, what branch (Infantry, Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery, Aviation, Chemical, Engineer, Finance, Adjutant General, Logistics, Med Services, Cyber, MI, JAG) promotes the fastest

This happens to me, when I do blood work, it happened 3 times out of 4 i don’t know why, but I’m pretty good with shots cuz my moms a nurse but just blood work I hate it

@themehicanotrader2476

3 жыл бұрын

Im glad I found this videos because I really want to join not the army but the marines, I want to serve the USA, USA saved my life and gave me so many opportunities to help my family and it’s time to give back, also it’s been my dream since a kid, i don’t pass out when seeing blood because i box and i see blood all the time,not necessary from me but from other people, and like you said, u don’t know why it happens but it happens. I’ve tried not to but damn it just happens,if I don’t faint I get really dizzy that I have to close my eyes and lay my head cuz if feels like it weights tons.thanks for the video

I just finished meps and passed

@josephharrison8216

3 жыл бұрын

I go In about a year after I finish high school

How delayed are waiver’s during COVID? Time frame ..

@rickydw9152

4 жыл бұрын

2 weeks sometimes

@AlexsFilmz

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting 1 month.

@fernmccreary2729

4 жыл бұрын

Waiver guys might not be allowed into the office that much

I don't care for shots but i can do then but blood work is a different story but then again im 14

Shipping out August 11th, anyone else?

@shuyangchen9463

4 жыл бұрын

same date going to jackson how bout u？

@ohiostorm00

4 жыл бұрын

shuyang Chen Benning for me

My main needle phobia is the blood draw procedure. I can go get a flu shot and be fine usually because the needle is in the upper arm. I cannot fathom the idea of a needle going into the vein in my top elbow and blood coming out. It's so bad I can't even watch other ppl get blood drawn. I have to completely leave the room. Also even seeing ppl with that wrap around their arm after blood draw makes me weak and feel like fainting. Anyone ever heard of this type of needle phobia? If they drew blood from a vein like lower down near the forearm instead of the elbow I could probably do it fine. I think for me it's not the needle itself but the location it's going. Help???

@LeonYakuro

7 ай бұрын

i cant do it in my arm. i can handle better on my hand

How much blood do they take when you join the military

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

When they draw blood it’s usually just a vile or two.

😂😂😂 Yes You can

While we were lined up getting shots, the DS was walking around saying over and over “Ladies, this is going to hurt, it’s going to hurt really bad. Your arms are going to be so sore, but I’ve got a cure for that! It’s called Scrubbing Floors!”

what's the difference between reserves and national guard?

@kurt.i8923

4 жыл бұрын

IIRC Reserves is a Federal Component and NG is State run and specific, which means they’re usually better funded compared to Reserves.

@Ole4735

4 жыл бұрын

Guard gets paid more by the state through title 32 orders unless called to be activated via deployment. Then they get paid federally through title 10 orders. Reserves get paid title 10 officially. Guard works more for the state and has units that represent the state. But they are in a way still apart of the United States Army. I honestly don’t know too much about the reserves. I know the guard tends to have better benefits like money for tuition at college and what not

@jadendeason3874

4 жыл бұрын

The National Guard is its own "branch" where you will USUALLY stay in the states, and be placed in your community to help. IE; Disaster relief, quarentines. The Army Reserves is where you will have a civilian job, but still be a member of the military. Usually you work with the Army 1 weekend a month. Its a good choice if you are a college student and want to use the military to help with college

@dogsareme100

4 жыл бұрын

reserves is federal and natural guard is basically controlled by each state ( though the president may call them up as well) The natural guard are the people that handle like the riots, and natural disasters. The military you see handling those things are usually state natural guard soldiers and airmen. In addition all the branches have reserves but only he army and air force have the national guard option.

@Ole4735

4 жыл бұрын

american made the guard is still basically the military and a component of the army. Just paid by the state. The tape on the left aide of the chest still says “US Army” not “national guard”

I want to join the army when I turn 18 and I don't know if I should join as infantry or special forces. Anyone have any suggestions?

@Campismyname

4 жыл бұрын

Lol special forces goodluck

@anasaziz9649

4 жыл бұрын

@@Campismyname then I might as well try 🤷‍♂️

@notverysur3rightnow145

4 жыл бұрын

Join the 82nd airborne if you can , go infantry and if once you get to your unit you want to go special forces do that

@noahgross5458

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also pretty sure you have to be at least 20 years old to join special forces.

@theoc007

4 жыл бұрын

If you fail special forces you will hate life (you will become a 11x and treated as such). Never stop quiting your dream to become special forces and work hard to get it.

Spend a month in hospital getting labs pulled every 4 hours. That’ll cure it.

Men could never survive childbirth!

I know you don't want to get deployed. But let's say you wanted to, would you still be allowed, considering this problem?

@MattWard89

3 жыл бұрын

I do want to get deployed? lol and yes I would be able to still

@davidkofman9495

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattWard89 My bad Matt, I had in mind an old video of you, but I've just watched your video from Oct5. All clear now, many thanks for your answer, and salute from the French National Guard. ;-)

Can i refuse the shots or vaccines because of religious beliefs?

@MattWard89

4 жыл бұрын

You have to have proof for stuff like that. You can’t just say it. But I would just go with a no, you can’t

bruh

I’m not even gonna watch this because I know the answer is an astounding no

@jadendeason3874

4 жыл бұрын

If you lie, you can join!

@Ole4735

4 жыл бұрын

american made true. That’s the one thing recruiters are right about

@jadendeason3874

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ole4735 For real. I have eczema on my knee, and i was able to play it off like a scratch. Told them i fell on concrete while running

@Ole4735

4 жыл бұрын

american made that should work lol. I just had ADD in high school and took adderall. I got off it months before meps and didn’t even bring it up. I’m sure that’s common now though

@udednow

4 жыл бұрын

@@jadendeason3874 no means go!

Matt are you the kid that is a meme that is saying your dis obaying a future us soldier